PREVIOUS EVENT 2012

The YPLN organised an extensive outreach in 2011/2012 to reach out to youths in secondary schools regarding the thought-provoking subjects of leadership, poverty, and corruption. We successfully emphasised the role of leadership in the national development, the inimical impacts of corruption and the concept of eradicating poverty and corruption through our combined efforts. We believe that steering up the minds of young people to take responsibility for their future, and that of the nation is critical to creating a promising future for the nation

In May 2012, YPLN organised an award dinner ceremony to honour astute political leaders in Ghana who have impacted the youths positively. The occasion was graced by leaders from all works of life. The current Chief of Staff to the President of Ghana, Former Deputy Minister and Member of Parliament, Mrs Frema Opare was present to receive an award for her contributions towards women empowerment and youth development. Mrs Betty Mould Iddrisu (Former Attorney General and Minister for Justice and Former Education Minister) was present to receive an award for her immense contributions towards youth development.

Emmanuel Addo
Founder

Emmanuel Addo is a Ghanaian-born leadership strategist, youth development advocate, and the visionary founder of the Young Global Leaders Network. A former student activist at the University of Ghana, he holds an MBA from Anglia Ruskin University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management from the UK, and is completing a Doctor of Business Administration at Manipal GlobalNxt University in Malaysia.

Currently a Manager at one of the UK’s leading universities, Emmanuel also holds certificates from the University of Oxford and the Malta Leadership Institute. Under his leadership, YGLN has grown to over 10,000 members across Africa, with registered branches in nine countries and presence in 15 others. He is also the founder and Chief Convener of the Young African Leaders Summit, and has supported over 370 young entrepreneurs and mentored more than 2,000 African youths.

Emmanuel’s work continues to impact policy, leadership, and entrepreneurship across Africa and beyond.